Historical data on women

Data on women’s right to vote and to stand for election, the date at which the first woman entered parliament, and female Heads of State or Government

Women's suffrage

Date of independence
For countries that become independent after 1940

1948

Women’s right to vote

Right to vote
Year in which women obtained the right to vote

1948

National or local
Suffrage: National or Local

National

Restricted or unrestricted suffrage
Suffrage: Restricted or Universal

Universal

Notes
Suffrage: Additional Notes on right of suffrage

Prior to independence, under British administration, women were granted the right to vote under the government of India Act passed in 1935 under the conditions that they were literate, had an incomde and paid taxes. This right was extended to universal suffrage at independence.

Women’s right to stand for election

Right to stand for election
Year in which women obtained the right to stand for election

1946

National or local
Stand for Election: National or Local

National

Notes
Stand for Election: Additional Notes on right to stand for election

Prior to independence, under British administration, women were granted the right to vote and stand for electionunder the government of India Act passed in 1935 under the conditions that they were literate, had an incomde and paid taxes. These rights were extended to universal suffrage at independence.

First woman in parliament

First woman in parliament
Year in which first woman entered parliament